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Carrara marble: an excellence known all over the world

One of the most appreciated materials in the world One of the most popular materials in italy and also one of the most used by...

The Vitoria Stone Fair is postponed – New date pending

The Vitoria Stone Fair, scheduled for February 15 to 18, 2022, in the State of Espírito Santo, is postponed for the health and well-being...

Global GDP 2021: The $94 Trillion World Economy in One Chart

Just four countries—the U.S., China, Japan, and Germany—make up over half of the world’s economic output by gross domestic product (GDP) in nominal terms. In fact,...

China Economy: Foreign trade surges to new record in 2021

China has become the world’s second largest consumer market, the largest merchandise trader for five years in a row and the second largest destination...

The 22nd Xiamen International Stone Exhibition is postponed

In light of the recent outbreak of COVID-19, Xiamen Stone Fair Organizing Committee has decided to postpone the 22nd China Xiamen International Stone Fair...

IMF cuts 2022 global growth forecast

The International Monetary Fund has downgraded its global growth forecast for this year as rising Covid-19 cases, supply chain disruptions and higher inflation hamper...

China’s marble blocks and slabs imports by supplier country in the first nine months...

The import pattern of China's marble blocks and slabs imports has a decisive impact on the total exports of its five primary suppliers, Turkey,...

Pakistan: Rich marble reserves offer unique opportunities for domestic and international investors

Other than unique geographical location and mountainous beauty of the minerals rich Hindukash, Karakorum, Himalaya and Balochistan ranges, the tribal regions of Pakistan are...

IMF: Global Shipping Costs Are Moderating, But Pressures Remain

Shipping costs soared over the past year as consumers unleashed pent-up savings to buy new merchandise while the pandemic continued to snarl the world’s...

Future Minerals Forum: Saudi Arabia could play important role critical mineral supply chains

Saudi Arabia could play an important role in the critical mineral supply chains, due to its reliable and lower cost energy, optimal geological location...